Panchang for Varanasi

Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Thursday · गुरुवार

Day Quality: Mixed— Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga - favorable for success

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiSaptami upto 10:11 PM, Ashtami
NakshatraPunarvasu upto 9:28 PM, Pushya— Lord: jupiter, Deity: Aditi
YogaDhriti
KaranaGaraja upto 11:13 AM, Vanija upto 10:11 PM, Vishti upto 1:49 AM, Bava
VarThursday· गुरुवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:28 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Moonrise
10:37 AM
Moonset
--:--

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Mithuna· मिथुन
Sun Rashi
Mesha· मेष
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Ashwini
· अश्विनी

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:52 AM4:40 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:32 AM12:20 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:56 PM2:38 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta6:00 PM6:48 PM48m
Amrit Kaal7:13 PM8:43 PM1h 30m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal1:33 PM3:10 PM1h 37m
Gulika Kaal8:42 AM10:19 AM1h 37m
Yama Ghanta5:28 AM7:05 AM1h 37m
Dur Muhurtam 15:28 AM6:16 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 26:16 AM7:04 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Vaishakha· वैशाख
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Vasanta· वसंत
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Varanasi (25.32°N, 83.01°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Varanasi, India
Panchang
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Vaishakha · वैशाख • Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
☀ 5:28 AM
🌅 6:24 PM
Day: 12h 56m
★★★★★

Exceptional

असाधारण

Warrior-like, protective, strategic. Like a commander leading troops to victory.

Tithi
Shashthi
षष्ठी
Nakshatra
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Yoga
Sukarma
सुकर्म
Karana
Taitila
तैतिल

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in Mithuna • Punarvasu Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

♈
Aries
मेष
House 3
♉
Taurus
वृषभ
House 2
♊
Gemini
मिथुन
House 1
♋
Cancer
कर्क
House 12
♌
Leo
सिंह
House 11
♍
Virgo
कन्या
House 10
♎
Libra
तुला
House 9
♏
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 8
♐
Sagittarius
धनु
House 7
♑
Capricorn
मकर
House 6
♒
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 5
♓
Pisces
मीन
House 4
● Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11)● Ashtama Chandra (8th)● Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Naidhana
Bharani
भरणी
Sadhaka
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Pratyari
Rohini
रोहिणी
Kshema
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Vipat
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Sampat
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Janma
Pushya
पुष्य
Parama Mitra
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Mitra
Magha
माघा
Naidhana
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Sadhaka
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Pratyari
Hasta
हस्त
Kshema
Chitra
चित्रा
Vipat
Swati
स्वाति
Sampat
Vishakha
विशाखा
Janma
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Parama Mitra
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Mitra
Mula
मूल
Naidhana
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Sadhaka
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Pratyari
Shravana
श्रवण
Kshema
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Vipat
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Sampat
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Janma
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Parama Mitra
Revati
रेवती
Mitra
● Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9)● Janma (neutral)● Avoid (3,5,7)
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:32 AM – 12:20 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
7:13 PM – 8:43 PM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:56 PM – 2:38 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
6:00 PM – 6:48 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
1:33 PM – 3:10 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
5:28 AM – 7:05 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
8:42 AM – 10:19 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
10:14 AM – 11:44 AM
Varjyam 2Avoid
12:08 AM – 12:40 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Shub7:05
Roga8:42
Udve10:19
Udve11:56
Char1:33
Labh3:10
Amri4:47
Kala6:24
Ch7:47
Ro9:10
Ka10:33
La11:56
Ud1:19
Sh2:42
Sh4:05
Am
Hora
♄6:33
♃7:37
♂8:42
☉9:47
♀10:51
☿11:56
☽1:01
♄2:05
♃3:10
♂4:15
☉5:19
♀6:24
7:19
8:15
9:10
10:05
11:01
11:56
12:51
1:47
2:42
3:37
4:33
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Saptami10:11
Ashtami
Nakshatra
Punarvasu9:28
Pushya
Yoga
Dhriti
Karana
Garaja11:13
Vanija10:11
Vishti1:49
Bava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Overcoming enemies and obstacles
Military or competitive activities
Strategic planning for battles (literal or metaphorical)
⚠️ Caution
Making peace with enemies (if war is needed)
Compromising on principles
Avoiding necessary conflicts
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
🎉 Sarvartha Siddhi Present!
Extremely auspicious - most activities favored
📖

Shashthi Tithi (षष्ठी)

Shukla Paksha

Sixth lunar day associated with Kartikeya (Skanda) - brings courage, strength, and victory. Ruled by Skanda in Shukla Paksha and Kartika in Krishna Paksha. Good for physical activities, sports, competitions, and matters requiring courage. Excellent for military activities, competitive endeavors, and overcoming enemies. Shukla Shashthi favorable for aggressive pursuits; Krishna Shashthi requires caution. Associated with children's welfare. Avoid harsh speech towards family and delicate matters requiring softness.

Highly Favorable
•Physical activities
•Sports and competitions
•Military matters
•Courage-requiring tasks
Best Avoided
•Harsh speech to family
•Delicate negotiations
•Soft matters
📚 Source: Skanda Purana, Kaumara Khanda; Kartikeya Stotras; Chhath Puja tradition (Kartik Shukla Shashthi)
⭐

Punarvasu Nakshatra (पुनर्वसु)

Lord: jupiter • Deity: Aditi

Ruled by Jupiter, deity Aditi (mother of gods). Represents return and renewal. Excellent for recovering lost things, returning home, and new beginnings after setbacks.

Highly Favorable
•Recovering losses
•New beginnings
•Home matters
Best Avoided
•Endings
•Aggression
📚 Source: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Physical activities
Sports and competitions
Military matters
Courage-requiring tasks
Kartikeya worship
Children's welfare
Competitive exams
Overcoming obstacles through force
Recovering losses
New beginnings

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

5 activities
Harsh speech to family
Delicate negotiations
Soft matters
Endings
Aggression

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:28 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:24 PM
🌕
Moonrise
10:37 AM
🌙
Moonset
--:--
☀
Madhyahna
11:56 AM
🕐
Day Length
12h 56m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Mithuna
मिथुन
Sun Sign
Mesha
मेष
Sun Nakshatra
Ashwini
अश्विनी
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Vaishakha
वैशाख · दिन 9
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
South
दक्षिण

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
10:14 AM – 11:44 AM
12:08 AM – 12:40 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
5:28 AM – 6:16 AM
6:16 AM – 7:04 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM – 12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:52 AM – 4:40 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:17 AM – 5:28 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
6:24 PM – 7:35 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Varanasi.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 26 Mar 2026, 10:07:22 am | 25.3167°N, 83.0104°E

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